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St. Petersburg is one of those cities that have a captivating history. No wonder we are fascinated by this city for its beauty, after all the impetus of a tsar, like Peter I the Great was able to attract the best engineers and artisans from half of the continent to build a city, capital at that time, with the clear objective of being the gateway to Europe. It worked, as St. Petersburg is the most European city in Russia and offers a versatile experience for tourists. However, umbrellas are highly recommended due to the frequent rain in the city. Download (Sponsored by Apalon) a weather app to stay updated even when you are traveling.